So far I haven't heard of any events in Near Southeast for Monday's Day of Service that is part of the inauguration schedule, but I have received word that the Earth Conservation Corps (who occupy the pumphouse where Diamond Teague Park is soon to be) is participating in "Renewing the Anacostia Together," which is "a tree-planting and community service project in celebration of the Presidential Inauguration Day of Service." This event at Anacostia Park has been put together by Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, along with other members of the Maryland congressional delegation and DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Alas, I see from the info page that it's already reached the maximum number of RSVPs (350!).

Ray-N-Rockville says: (1/17/09 9:14 AM)A tree planting day in 30 degree weather? I am surprised they don't find something more appropriate for the season and wait till spring for a worthwhile project like planting. Politicians like the lime light but sure miss the boat when it comes to common sense. Maybe a day of interior painting and working on the plumbing at some of the schools might be more in order.

Yards parcel L-2. Construction of foundation and underground parking garage for new 11 story multi-family mixed used residential building at 227 Tingey Street SE as part of development of Parcel L at the Yards